Swedish Meatballs & Cranberry Sauce!

Both my family and Chad's family are Swedish so this recipe is fun because it encompasses both of our  heritages!

This is a delicious meal that takes quite a while... but if you are in the mood for some real home cooking, this recipe is the way to go :)

Cranberry Sauce

1 cup sugar

1 cup water

1- 12 oz package Ocean Spray Fresh Cranberries

1. Combine sugar and water in a medium saucepan. Bring to boil.
2. Add cranberries, return to boil.
3. Reduce heat and boil gently for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally
4. Cover and cool completely at room temperature
5. Refrigerate until serving time

Swedish Meatballs

1 pound lean ground round

1/2 pound lean ground pork

3 pounds potatoes

1 medium onion

1 tablespoon salt

1 teaspoon ginger

1/4 teaspoon pepper

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees
2. Peel potatoes and onions and put through a food grinder (or use a grater). Until they are shredded
3. Mix seasonings with the meat, then add the shredded potatoes and onions. Mix well.
4. Shape into patties about 3 inches in diameter and 1 inch think.
5. Heat up greased frying pan on medium-high. Then start to lightly brown the patties. (About 2-3 minutes)
6. Once browned, put into a layered roaster and bake for 1& 1/2 hours
7. Serve with Cranberry Sauce

ENJOY!